willowherb

willowherb
noun
a plant of the genus Epilobium having pink or yellow flowers and seeds with silky hairs
Hypernyms: ↑herb, ↑herbaceous plant
Hyponyms:
Member Holonyms: ↑Epilobium, ↑genus Epilobium

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willˈowherb noun
A perennial herb (Epilobium or Chamaenerion) of the evening primrose family (including rose-bay, bay willow, French or Persian willow) with willow-like leaves and seeds
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Main Entry:willow

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